Patient Care Technician

UPMC Somerset is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Technician to support our Behavioral Health Unit. This full-time position plays a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting departmental operations. The ideal candidate will be flexible with scheduling and committed to maintaining the highest standards of care.

Responsibilities:

• Provide routine patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support physical, respiratory, and cardiopulmonary therapies.
• Perform core nursing assistant duties including:
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Weights
  • Vital signs
  • Intake & Output (I&O)
  • Specimen collection
  • Foley catheter care
• Perform at least four of the following advanced tasks:
  • Phlebotomy
  • 12-lead EKG
  • Simple dressing changes
  • Foley catheter removal
  • Point-of-care testing
  • Bladder scanning
  • Straight catheterization
  • IV catheter removal
• Assist with patient transport, meal tray distribution, and response to call lights.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Document patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely.
• Support departmental initiatives and quality improvement projects.
• Maintain a safe and respectful environment, adhering to hospital policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• If no previous hospital or pre-hospital training, must have one of the following: 
  • successful completion of UPMC patient care technician class  
  • successful completion of EIC training program

  • successful completion of first year of clinical work in a nursing program.

     

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.

  
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
   

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran